[YES] Salty the Dragon by Jesdena The item being reviewed is 3 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Jesdenart (JESDENA) Based in Perth. Crafting since 2020. Year of Project2023 Completion Time (?)7 - 12 Months ETA AccuracyYES - the ETA was accurate An ETA is the Estimated Time of Arrival for a project. In other words, an estimated turnaround time. An ETA is not a deadline. Review Date26 November 2025 RelationshipThe maker WAS NOT a friend when the item was purchased, but they ARE a friend nowThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerTwitter: SaltyDerg Prior ExperienceYes, this is my 3rd full digi fursuit I've owned Wear Time30+ Informed Maker of IssuesThere were no major issues Salty Fullsuit Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Payment Plan of $1000 - $2999 Initial Contact: December 2022 Completion/Ship Date: September 2023 Shipping Origin: Local pickup Type: Fullsuit Style: Toony Padding: Digitigrade SpeciesName: Dragon Found in: Aquatic, Reptilia(?) Features: Horns or Antlers, Spikes, Hair / Wig Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactI found Jesdena's website before their commissions opened and I joined their discord where I asked them some questions in their server and through DMs. They were incredibly helpful and although I did not get accepted the first time I applied when I was accepted later on I was over the moon as I was waiting very patiently for their next wave as I really wanted a suit from them in their style! Maker CommunicationEvery message I sent and every question I asked was responded to and answered in a very reasonable time frame, never more then a whole day! Jesdena kept me updated EVERY step of the process and was more then happy to answer any questions I had. They were always clear and concise, ensuring I was happy with everything before proceeding and keeping me updated with WIPs at almost every stage or even when asked! To this day they have been more then happy helping me out with tips, weather its something to do with sewing a seam, cleaning, caring, traveling, storage or even costume ideas theres nothing I can't ask from them! Project Completion TimeI was very happy with the discussed completion time and overall timeline as we had planned from the beginning to have me pick it up at their local convention, and it made for a very special night to unbox, a night that I will never forget surrounded by so many friends, it was incredibly touching and special seeing everyone there!!! Overall Project QualityOverall I am exceptionally impressed and incredibly happy with my suit from Jesdena! From start to end of the process I was taken care of and they made sure I was getting exactly what I wanted bringing my boy to life!! He is perfect, more perfect then I could've imagined and I could not have asked for more! The level of quality and customer service I experienced was exceptional, at no point did I feel like I wasn't entirely sure what was happening or how progress was going, every step of the way I knew exactly what was happening and I was always kept in the loop in case anything needed to be adjusted or changed! Their trello was very helpful too as I could easily see at a glance what stage we were up to. The provided care package was like the cherry on top, including a few super cool goodies that are a very nice touch along with a repair kit as well as detailed cleaning instructions and how to look after the suit! I have no regrets choosing Jesdena to bring my character to life, it was worth every second and every cent they did an amazing job easily exceeding my expectations and I could not be happier!!! Components Head Wear SatisfactionThe head is EXTREMELY comfortable and very light to wear, making longer suit sessions much easier! It also fits me perfectly!! It is lined with a material that is very breathable and doesn't leave it to sweaty after long a long suiting session or after running around. Ventilation is incredible, it doesn't get to stuffy and it is very easy to put my fursuit fan up to the mouth to provide some cool airflow easily. The vision is also the best that I have ever experienced, it is very reasonable and of course there is a bit of a blind spot in the middle but overall the vision is great all things considered! Visual SatisfactionThe markings and design is perfect, I could not have asked for anything better, Salty is literally perfect! I am incredibly impressed by the work Jesdena put into him!! Jesdena walked me through the whole process from start to end, made sure that I was happy with he's fur and colour options and during the making process I was happy with how everything from hes horns to even hes teeth were coming along. He's fur, hair and overall look of the materials on hes head are top quality, he is very easy to brush and I cannot stop staring at him and just how perfect and adorable he turned out. He's eyes are follow-me eyes and I can create several expressions with him with the eyelids I commissioned with him. From angry to sleepy, it feels like theres a ton of expressions I can create for him. He turned out perfectly from my reference sheet, every detail was included and nothing was left out, communication was amazing and I was kept up to date every step of the way! One-Piece Body Wear SatisfactionThe bodysuit fit me perfectly, not to tight and not to loose, I can move around almost just as well as I can when I partial! Quality again is top notch, there was honestly one or two minor popped seams early on after the first few outings and wear however Jesdena was really helpful with advice and a quick sew to reinforce them it was good as new and perfect again! The interior is very nice and decently breathable away from the scales (which are made from minky and naturally doesn't leave much airflow through them), but it doesn't leave it to sweaty after leaving it air out for a while after suiting. It is very reasonable and its never to hot or stuffy, a quick trip to the headless lounge is all I need to cool off before getting back out there! There is also a zipper on the back for the tail to attach to for a nice clean & flowing look! Visual SatisfactionMy bodysuit again is perfect, it came out even better then I could've imagined. It feels amazing and it is very easy to brush, especially hes minky scales which are VERY soft and is my favourite part of the whole bodysuit, you can even drag your fingers over them to write on them!! The colours and materials used were perfect, the padding is amazing and I have been told by some people that my padding and digi leg curve/shape and look are their favourite of any suit they have seen!! Everything from my ref sheet was included in great detail, I cannot praise how perfect everything is enough! Hands Wear SatisfactionMy hand paws are very well made, they are very soft, easy to put on and very comfortable to wear! They fit perfectly and don't feel like they are going to fly off when I wave my hands around. They are not lined which means they are very breathable and light weight, made from all soft fabric with no hard plastic bits anywhere and the beans/pads are very squishy and soft! Visual SatisfactionThe paws look and feel top quality yet again and are amazing! They fit me perfect! This was Jesdena's first time making dragon paws, the base they used was a custom design they made themselves from their own normal puffy paws base!! They turned out perfect, again better then anything I could've imagined or asked for!!! I am super happy with them, they match he's ref sheet and character design perfectly!! Tail Wear SatisfactionThe tail is a big floor dragging tail, probably around 120cm+ in length! It has a hidden belt loop for partialing with, a sewn in bone pattern to the base of the tail which is very cool and cute and a zipper for it to attach to the bodysuit for a very nice clean & flowing look! It is very sturdy and incredibly durable, I have a tendency to wag my tail a lot while in suit and I have had zero issues, it is still as perfect as the day I got it! It has fin like spikes on the top, scales on the bottom all the way to the tip of the tail, it has markings on the top side around the spikes as well as 2 fins right on the end. It is very easy to brush and just as easy to clean, a quick go over with a carpet cleaner is all it needs, even after dragging on dusty hotel floors! I hold my tail a lot so it doesn't get as dirty and that makes for some very cute photos as well!! It is very easy to wear in fullsuit or in partial, top notch quality incredibly happy with it! Visual SatisfactionThe tail is perfect, matched my ref sheet and design to perfection! Couldn't have asked for more. The colours and fur are perfect, they flow and match the bodysuit incredibly well, it is also very soft to touch and given its size very huggable!! Every spike on hes ref sheet is there, Jesdena did an amazing job! It wags perfectly, with some effort it is very fun to whip around, can have lots of photo opportunities with it!! Feet Wear SatisfactionMy feet are huge, they are perfect and they fit me perfect!! Very comfortable to wear, the feet are built around a pair of slip on shoes so they are very easy to slip on and off and they dont move around or anything when running around in suit. Although my suit was created before Jesdena offered zippers for the feet to zip onto the legs my legs don't show unless I am laying down which is great! I am incredibly happy with the feet, they are big stompers and comparing sizes with other suiters is always silly and a bit of fun!! Visual SatisfactionOnce again the quality is amazing and the fur is super soft and nice to feel, it is super easy to brush and the base of the feet are EVA, outside of the expected wear on the bottom of the fur that touches the ground (which even then is still in pretty good condition all things considered) the EVA itself has barely worn at all!! They easily have many steps left in them! The feet are perfect, big stompers to run around in and they matched my ref sheet perfectly as well, colours, materials and all, couldn't have asked for more!! RatingFursuitReview rates by asking the question: Would you recommend this maker? YES This review has been marked with a positive rating. This means the reviewer would recommend Jesdenart. Final CommentsJesdena is awesome and was the perfect maker for my derg! Absolutely blew my expectations out of the water, thank you so much! You are amazing!!! Are you the maker of this item? Would you like to leave an official response? Click here. 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